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Federal Ministry of Justice

Oversees the courts, prosecution and justice administration.

What this authority does

Administers the ordinary courts and public prosecutors, prepares justice legislation, and runs services such as the commercial register (Firmenbuch) and the land register (Grundbuch) portals.

Services for the public

  • Court information
  • Firmenbuch access
  • Grundbuch access
  • Justice services

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